CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2026 for Early Childhood Care & Education

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (SUBJECT CODE - 842)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class XII (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE TYPE SHORT ANSWER
QUESTIONS TYPE QUESTIONS TOTAL
UNIT
NAME OF THE UNIT
NO.
QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH

1 Communication Skills - IV 1 1 2

2 Self-Management Skills - IV 2 1 3

3 ICT Skills - IV 1 1 2

4 Entrepreneurial Skills - IV 1 1 2

5 Green Skills - IV 1 1 2

TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11

NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 4 Any 3 07

TOTAL MARKS 1x4=4 2x3=6 10 MARKS

PART B - SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE SHORT
DESCRIPTIVE/
TYPE ANSWER TYPE LONG ANS. TYPE
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TOTAL
UNIT NO. NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS
1 MARK 2 MARKS
4 MARKS EACH
EACH EACH

1 Foundations of Child 4 2 4 10
Development
2 Educational Thought of Key 4 4
Theorists & Pioneers
Developmentally Appropriate
3 4 2 4 10
Activities for Holistic
Development
4 Health, Nutrition and Safety in 4 2 4 10
Early Childhood
5 Organisation and 4 2 6
Management of ECCE Centre
TOTAL QUESTIONS

NO. OF QUESTIONS
TO BE ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20 = 20 2x4=8 4 x 3 = 12 40 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (SUBJECT CODE-842)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class XII (SESSION 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections – Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (5 + 16 =) 21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5 + 10 =) 15 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):
i. This section has 05 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section contains 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ CBSE Chap. Marks
Study Material) No.
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. Define active listening. NCERT 1 1

ii. Identify the personality trait mentioned NCERT 2 1
below, from the following:

People who follow their conscience are
disciplined, complete their tasks on
time, prioritize others' needs over their
own, and show consideration for others'
emotions.

a) Extraversion
b) Consciousness
c) Openness
d) Agreeableness
iii. Amit lacks a sense of self-worth, and NCERT 2 1
thus, experiences feelings of emptiness
and fear of abandonment. At times he is
emotionally unstable, becomes violent
and shows impulsive behaviour. He has
__________.

a) Histrionic personality disorder
b) Antisocial personality disorder

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c) Borderline personality disorder
d) Narcissistic personality disorder
iv. __________ is the shortcut key to NCERT 3 1
make the text bold in a
presentation software.

a) Ctrl + C
b) Ctrl + Bold
c) Ctrl + X
d) Ctrl + B
v. An entrepreneur may make mistakes, NCERT 4 1
but once a mistake is made, efforts
should be taken to avoid repeating it, as
it could result in significant losses.

Identify the quality of entrepreneur in
the above given sentence.

a) Ability to take decision
b) Initiative
c) Willingness to take risks
d) Ability to learn from experience
vi. _______ is intended to provide an NCERT 5 1
experience to visitors to understand the
importance of conserving resources,
reducing waste, enhancing the natural
environment and reducing pollution.

a) Eco Tourism
b) Green job in water conservation
c) Green Job in agriculture
d) Startup
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Which development involves learning to CBSE Unit 1 1
talk, listen, read, and write?
ii. Which organ of the body controls all CBSE Unit 1 1
development?
iii. Which development deals with feelings CBSE Unit 1 1
and relationships?
iv. Which skill involves holding a pencil CBSE Unit 1 1
or buttoning a shirt?
v. Who gave the “Eight Stages of CBSE Unit 2 1
Development”?
vi. Who said that education should be for CBSE Unit 2 1
head, heart, and hand?
Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Name the stage of cognitive CBSE Unit 2 1
development between 2–7 years.
ii. Who is known as the founder of Kinder CBSE Unit 2 1
garten?
iii. Mention 2 characteristics of the CBSE Unit 2 1
Montessori Method
iv. Who said that children learn by CBSE Unit 2
examples from the human 1

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environment?

v. Name one play material which CBSE Unit 3 1
improves eye–hand coordination
vi. Which development is enhanced by CBSE Unit 3 1
puzzles?
Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION Chap. Marks
No.
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Which skill is developed when a child CBSE Unit 3 1
uses scissors for cutting paper?

ii. Name an activity that enhances CBSE Unit 3 1
problem-solving skills.
iii. Which vaccination protects against CBSE Unit 4 1
polio?
iv. What is oral rehydration solution (ORS) CBSE Unit 4 1
used for?
v. What is the full form of ICDS? CBSE Unit 4 1
vi. How to nurture empathy in Children? CBSE Unit 4 1
Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. What is the ideal teacher–child ratio in CBSE Unit 5 1
ECCE?
ii. Mention 2 activities which can be CBSE Unit 5 1
included in circle time.
iii. Which record helps in monitoring CBSE Unit 5 1
children’s growth?
iv. What precautions should be kept in CBSE Unit 5 1
mind while provide splash pool to the
children?
v. Which development deals with feelings CBSE Unit 1 1
and relationships?
vi. How should we ensure the furniture CBSE UNIT 4 1
safety for children?

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material Unit/
Q.
QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Chap. Marks
No.
CBSE Study Material) No.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 6 Explain S and P in RESPECT acronym for NCERT 1 2
active listening.
Q. 7 Briefly discuss the term motivation and NCERT 2 2
its importance.
Q. 8 Differentiate between workbook and NCERT 3 2
worksheet.
Q. 9 Who is an industrial entrepreneur? NCERT 4 2
Explain.
Q. 10 Give any two benefits of Green NCERT 5 2
economy.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)
Q. 11 What is cognitive development? CBSE Unit I 2

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Q. 12 What is the contribution of Tara Bai Modak? CBSE Unit 2 2
Q. 13 How does storytelling support child CBSE Unit 3 2
development?
Q. 14 What are the two main causes of CBSE Unit 4 2
malnutrition?
Q. 15 State Froebel’s main contribution to early CBSE Unit 1 2
childhood education.
Q. 16 Why should an ECCE classroom be safe and CBSE Unit 5 2
stimulating?

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 17 Explain the importance of observing children CBSE Unit 1 4
in early childhood.
Q. 18 What were Mahatma Gandhi’s contributions CBSE UNIT 2 4
to early childhood education?
Q. 19 Explain how pretend play supports holistic CBSE Unit 3 4
development.
Q. 20 Explain the concept of immunization and its CBSE Unit 4 4
significance in preventing childhood
diseases.
Q. 21 Explain four key features of a safe and CBSE Unit 5 4
stimulating ECCE environment.

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